I've had this car for about 5 1/2 years and drive it regularly on the weekends. It is fairly original and in what I consider good condition. Not a show car, but a very respectable driver that gets a lot of attention every time I have it out. As far as I know the mileage is original. It has a base 283 motor with a powerglide transmission & power steering.

Car was repainted in gold but not the original shade which was Granada Gold. It is in very nice condition for an older job with some scratches on the hood and deck lid. There was some bodywork done, but I don’t believe any sheet metal has been replaced. There is a small area near the passenger side back window that shows some rust and it has been that way since I owned it. Glass is in very good condition. Chrome is nice although the rear bumper does show its age.

There are two odd things that were done at some point.

One was the use of a screw on one end of each chrome strip on the quarter panel (see photo). The other was the metal part of the dash was re-painted in a non-original color.

The trunk floor is solid but has some rust discoloration from moisture under the mat. No holes. Original jack and what appears to be the original spare. The wires on the right side of the trunk in the photo were run when the carpet was replaced in case I wanted to put speakers in the package shelf. Never did.

I replaced;

Rear brake shoes, cylinders and hardware

Master cylinder

Carpet

Seat covers

Package tray

Muffler and tailpipe

Battery

Valve seals

The one item that it does need is a new float in the gas tank. The gauge in the dash works fine, so I believe the float is bad.

There are two items shown that DO NOT go with the car.

1 - the radio - I have a mono am/fm radio with cassette which was in it when I purchased the car. If the buyer wishes, I will install it or just include it with the sale. The front speaker is a replacement two speaker style for an aftermarket radio. No other speakers are in the car.

2 - the mag wheel covers – I have the original standard full covers along with an extra one. See side photo for original hubcaps.

Please ask questions. If there is any area you would like me to take a photo of, let me know. No warranty is implied or expressed.

Shipping is the buyers responsibility.

Thank you for looking at my listing.

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